DA will fight any attempts by ANC to place Tshwane under administration

4 September 2023

The DA will vehemently challenge any attempts by the Gauteng Provincial Government to place the City of Tshwane under administration.

It is becoming very clear that the ANC and EFF coalition in conjunction with aligned labour unions in the capital are once again deliberately trying to create conditions for the municipality to be placed under administration, jeopardising service delivery and disrupting the lives of residents.

Tshwane is for the first time in years under the governance of a stable coalition government diligently working to rectify the city's financial situation after years of mismanagement.

While it is true that the city and the office of the Executive Mayor have faced challenges, the current government in Tshwane is finally capable of overcoming these obstacles. In contrast to the previous lawlessness and irregularities in the capital, we now witness a desperate Provincial leadership attempting to undermine effective governance.

The reality is that implementing good governance in Tshwane has not only eradicated widespread corruption but has also made it impossible for corrupt practices to persist. An efficient government, especially in the capital of South Africa, underscores what many have known for some time—the ANC is not fit to govern.

The DA calls on the provincial government to become part of the solution in Tshwane by fulfilling its constitutional duty that requires it to support the municipality. Rather focus on this duty than play politics that hampers service delivery.

Furthermore, should the Provincial Government really be concerned about the welfare of Tshwane’s residents, we invite them to attend Council Meetings, and see which individuals are standing in the way of the city’s prosperity. They will find, as we have, an incompetent speaker who continuously puts his own political interests above his constitutional duty.

The DA will spare no effort in safeguarding a democratically elected government. Regardless of any undue influence, concealed motives, corruption, or violent protests, we remain committed to upholding the spirit of the constitution and legality.

Issued by Kwena Moloto, DA Tshwane Caucus Spokesperson, 4 September 2023, 4 September 2023